How Montréal is built
- Before 1961 48%
- 1961–1990 38%
- 1991–2000 6%
- 2001 or later 8%
What an evaluation finds in Montréal homes
Of Montréal's 221,340 houses (single-detached, semi-detached, row houses and duplexes), 48% were built before 1961 and 86% before 1991, according to the 2021 Census. The typical Montréal house dates from 1961–1970, and an evaluation is how you find out what that means for yours: the blower door measures air leakage, the advisor inspects the attic, walls, basement, windows and heating system, and the report ranks upgrades by what they'd save.
Montréal gets about 4,028 heating degree-days a year and has a winter design temperature of −22.3°C, according to NRCan's HOT2000 climate data for Mctavish. That's right around the middle of the 70 cities we cover. The more heating a climate needs, the more each fix is worth, which is why the evaluation's ranked list matters more in some cities than others.
In the Montréal area, 54% of households heat mainly with electric baseboards, 15% with a heat pump, 10% with a forced-air furnace and 6% with a boiler and radiators; electricity is the main heating energy for 71% of households, natural gas for 5% and oil for about 2% (Statistics Canada, 2023). The heating system on the report shapes the recommendations: a forced-air furnace invites a ducted heat pump, electric baseboards a ductless one.
What it costs in Montréal
In Quebec, EnerGuide evaluations are booked through the provincial Rénoclimat program: the pre-retrofit evaluation costs $150 plus taxes, reimbursed when you receive financial assistance under the program, and the first post-retrofit evaluation is free.
How it works
- Initial evaluation, about 2–3 hours. The advisor measures and inspects the house and runs the blower door test.
- Report and EnerGuide rating. You get the home's energy rating in gigajoules per year and a list of recommended upgrades with estimated savings.
- Do the work. Most rebate programs only count upgrades done after the initial evaluation.
- Follow-up evaluation. A second visit measures the improvement, which is what most rebates pay on.
NRCan-licensed service organizations serving Montréal
In Quebec, EnerGuide evaluations for existing homes run through the provincial Rénoclimat program; the organizations below are the ones NRCan lists for Montréal postal codes.
Every organization below is licensed by NRCan to deliver EnerGuide evaluations and lists Montréal postal codes. Coverage is the share of Montréal's urban postal areas each one lists.
- Expertbâtiment Services-Conseils
- ENERGIE3R
- Expertise en batiment Champagne
Rebates and financing an evaluation unlocks in Montréal
Home energy audit in Montréal: common questions
How much does a home energy audit cost in Montréal?
In Quebec, EnerGuide evaluations are booked through the provincial Rénoclimat program: the pre-retrofit evaluation costs $150 plus taxes, reimbursed when you receive financial assistance under the program, and the first post-retrofit evaluation is free.
How many companies do EnerGuide evaluations in Montréal?
NRCan's list of service organizations shows 3 licensed organizations with Montréal postal codes (checked September 25, 2026).
How long does an EnerGuide evaluation take?
The initial visit usually takes two to three hours, including the blower door test. The follow-up visit after upgrades is shorter.
Which rebates need an EnerGuide evaluation in Quebec?
Currently: Rénoclimat (Quebec) (Quebec's audit-linked path: an assigned evaluator for $150 + tax (refunded except the tax when you receive assistance), then rebates for insulation, air sealing, doors and windows). Check the program page for current terms before you book.